Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Vita Christi (Life of Christ)
Italy, Florence, ca. 1320
MS M.643 fol. 4r

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Christ: Presentation -- Joseph the Carpenter, nimbed, tonsured, holds two doves in basket, beside Virgin Mary nimbed, wearing cross-inscribed veil. She extends Christ Child, cross-nimbed, in red garment, over draped altar under altar canopy. Simeon, nimbed, extends his arms, accompanied by Prophetess Anna, nimbed, holding scroll with pseudo-inscriptions.
Decorated frame.